Employee Health Nurse (RN)

The Employee Health Nurse (RN) is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of Hamilton Health Center's employee health program within an ambulatory primary care environment. This role oversees employee health screenings, vaccinations, infection prevention activities, exposure management, and compliance monitoring, while working closely with Human Resources, Compliance, and Quality teams.

This position plays a critical role in supporting employee safety, wellness, retention, and timely return-to-work outcomes.

Benefits Offered

Hamilton Health Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive employee health program
• Coordinate employee health onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training
• Monitor and track employee health metrics including absenteeism, presenteeism, turnover, and return-to-work outcomes
• Manage work-related injuries, illness tracking, workers' compensation coordination, and short-term disability support
• Oversee infection prevention surveillance, exposure management, and outbreak response
• Deliver and coordinate pre- and post-employment testing, vaccinations, N95 fit testing, CPR certification, and infectious disease screening
• Maintain accurate employee health records and databases
• Serve as a liaison to Human Resources and collaborate with Safety, Quality, and leadership teams
• Manage Infection Control and Exposure Control Plans and present updates to the Quality Improvement Committee
• Provide education and consultation to employees and leadership on employee health and infection prevention matters
• Lead and support employee wellness initiatives and committees
• Participate in quality improvement projects and accreditation readiness activities

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum of three (3) years of healthcare experience, including at least one (1) year in employee health
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to obtain Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within one (1) year of hire
• Ability to obtain CPR Instructor certification within one (1) year of hire

Preferred:

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and/or NCQA accreditation standards
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of employee health regulations and infection prevention standards
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information in compliance with HIPAA
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Proficiency with computer systems and healthcare software

Physical & Work Requirements

• Travel between Hamilton Health Center sites required
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform fine motor tasks

About Hamilton Health Center

Hamilton Health Center is the only Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Dauphin County. We are committed to improving the health of Central Pennsylvania's residents by delivering high-quality, respectful, and patient-centered health and related social servicesregardless of health, economic, or insurance status. Our mission-driven team works collaboratively to promote access, prevention, education, and whole-person care.

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